Life, Society, & Drugs

Anabolic Steroids

Jordan Sims 7:00 P.M. Class

Topics Discussed

History of Anabolic Steroids

Medical Use
Sports Ban

5 types of Anabolic Steroids Short Term effects Long Term effects

Other Information

History of Anabolic Steroids

Substance Derived from Testosterone in the 1930s Originally designed to treat male patients with low Testosterone Levels By WWII, many soldiers used Anabolic Steroids to boost performance

Anabolic Steroids

After WWII, many athletes began to use steroids. They were most popular among Olympians
By the 1970s, Professional Sports became a popular area for steroid use Abuse led to the ban by the International Olympic Committee in 1975 Because of further abuse, the Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and the Anabolic Steroid Enforcement Act of 1990 began the illegal use of Steroids

How do steroids effect the brain/body

Attaches and reacts with the Androgen receptors in the brain

Androgen is DNA based and controls testosterone levels

When attached to the receptors, it rapidly increases the testosterone and protein synthesis levels

Steroids Banned in Sports

Use for Medical Purposes

Though illegal, many anabolic steroids still have medical use Winstrol is one of the few still approved by the FDA for use Mostly used to help patients in recovery from surgeries

5 common Anabolic Steroids

Dianabol Winstrol

Equipoise
Andro

Oxandrin

Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)

Developed in Germany by John Bosley Ziegler and released in the U.S. in the early 1960s Originally used as a tonic for women, but discontinued after masculinity effects

Can cause Aromatization, which increase levels of estrogen and high water retention temporarily
Became a Schedule III drug in 2001

Winstrol (Stanozolol)

Created by Winstrol Laboratories in 1962

One of few Anabolic Steroids approved by the FDA for medical use
Used to treat Anaemia and Hereditary Angioedema (Rapid swelling of skin) Popular Cutting Cycle drug for Professional Athletes and Body Builders High toxicity levels in the liver, causing liver cancer, tumors, etc.

Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)

Originally created for veterinary purposes, helping large animals increase muscle mass, appetite, and red blood cell count

Slower acting Steroid than most others.

Major side effect is Aromatization, but with very little effect compared to most anabolic steroids Use only for medical purposes

Andro (Androstenedione)

Began as a Dietary Supplement by Patrick Arnold Popular among Major League Baseball players in 1990 Became Schedule III Drug before it was proven to have Muscle Growth effects in 2004 Androstenedione is much apart of our human body, and is connected with Testosterone Andro enhances the bodies Androstenedione, which enhances Testosterone levels Side effects include Depression, Testicular atrophy, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Loss of sperm count, etc.

Oxandrin (Oxandrolone)

Created by Raphael Pappo of Searle Laboratories in 1964 Originally helped treat patients with muscle growth after surgery and diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Osteoperosis Became a Schedule III drug after abuse by athletes, but still used for medical purposes If abused, it can cause blood-filled cysts in the liver. Cant be detected unless life threatening event occurs

Side Effects

Acne

For the ladies

Candice Armstrong

Gynecomastia

Other Common Side Effects

Common Liver Failure Coronary Heart Disease Oily Skin Aromitization Depression Hair Loss Aggression De-colorization of skin Rise In HDL Cholesterol

Males Testicular Atrophy Infertility Trouble Urinating Long Lasting Erections Gynecomastia

Females Deepening of Voice Offset Menstrual Period Facial Hair Growth Manly features Other Unwanted Hair Growth

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